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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.27, 752.57 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.27, 752.57 and 324.34 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.27 : 752.57 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.27/752.57 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.27x = 752.57 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.27x = 244,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,086.93/545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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